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How I connect wired device to wi-fi network?
yalborap
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So, yeah. I have an xbox. old kind. It's practically on the other side of the house from my router. I want it on the network. What's the cheapest device that will work well I can get to accomplish this task?
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Wouldn't an access point just be something that allows a wireless device to connect to a wired connection, whereas I need the exact opposite?
I don't think there's any difference - it connects a wired network to a wireless one, it doesn't do anything to the stuff that's transfered, like a router would, it just makes a LAN out of both types of devices. OTOH I don't really know much about WiFi
Wiki suggests that I'm right though:
"Another use involves bridging two wired networks in conditions inappropriate for cable: for example, a manufacturer can wirelessly connect a remote warehouse's wired network with a separate (though within line of sight) office's wired network."
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And where can I get one on the cheap?
Cheap...if cheap is under 70-80 dollars you may be SOL. Try the usual places. ie. newegg.com, amazon.com etc...